Collection Development Policy Statement for Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Physics

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1 Collection Development Policy Statement for Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Physics Subject Specialists responsible: Nedelina Tchangalova, , Nevenka Zdravkovska, , Stephanie Ritchie, , (Geology) I. Purpose The main purpose of the Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOS), Geology, and Physics collections of the UMD Libraries is to support the research, teaching, and information needs of students and faculty in the corresponding departments in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS). Attempts will be made to have a balanced collection of materials appropriate to the mission of the UMD Libraries. The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences consists of ten academic departments: Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Biology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, Entomology, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics. CMNS is nationally recognized for education and research. The College offers a variety of courses both in person and online leading to all levels of academic degrees including BA, MS and PhD. Students receive innovative and cross disciplinary educational experience. Faculty and researchers are leading discoveries in Astronomy, AOS, Geology, and Physics engaging in collaborative work on campus with thirteen major research centers and institutes, and with outside institutions and government agencies (e.g. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and more). Other special populations outside UMD that utilize materials are the scientific and engineering communities as well as educators. Coordination and Cooperative Information: Astronomy, AOS, Geology, and Physics faculty and students are involved not only in their subject specific areas within their departments but also in interdisciplinary research within CMNS, as well as engineering, arts and humanities, environmental science, teaching, medicine, and law. Materials collected in all these subject disciplines are relevant to users seeking information resources in cross disciplines with Astronomy, AOS, Geology, and Physics. Collection development in Astronomy, AOS, Geology, and Physics involves coordination with other disciplines including mathematics, engineering and life sciences. The interdisciplinary subjects include biophysics, energy, geophysics, computer science; as well as, nanostructures, space and atmospheric physics, spectroscopy and the science of materials. UMD Libraries have developed partnerships and collaborations with state, regional and national institutions and consortiums in order to enhance access to library collections and provide necessary materials for teaching and research. The membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance (B10AA) and Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance (CIRLA) allows patrons to obtain print materials from other participating libraries through interlibrary loan services. For digital content, UMD Libraries offer access through its collaborations with B10AA, HathiTrust, and University System of Maryland and

2 Subject Policy for Astronomy, AOS, Geology and Physics, 2 Affiliated Institutions (USMAI), as well through several science related partners including arxiv and ARL s E Research. Diversity: Recognizing that Astronomy, AOS, Geology, and Physics incorporate individuals of all ages who represent a multiplicity of racial and ethnic backgrounds, economic and educational levels and physical and mental abilities, the subject specialists build collections that mirror and support this diversity. These subject collections include materials and resources that reflect a variety of political, economic, religious, social, minority and sexual issues and support intellectual freedom by providing free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. II. Summary of Collection Scope at Current Collecting Levels 1. Scope: The Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOS), Geology, and Physics collections include materials in all areas of the above mentioned subject disciplines. Building these subject specific collections started back in the 1890s when the Engineering Department was firmly established and complemented by a small collection of resources. In 1949, Marguerite G. Ritchie was hired as a professional librarian for the newly established Engineering and Physical Sciences Library (EPSL). She worked to secure all of the appropriate subject titles for EPSL and transferred subject appropriate materials from the main McKeldin library. In addition to housing materials in these subject disciplines, EPSL became a depository library for the US Patent & Trademark Office. The library s name in that capacity started with Patent Depository Library in The name has changed over the years to Patent and Trademark Depository Library in 1990 and Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) in As a PTRC, EPSL holds archive microform copies of more than 8 million United States patents. In the late 1990s, patents began to be available online. EPSL reference staff provides assistance in searching the myriad of electronically accessible patents. 2. Location: The collections are mainly housed at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Library but interdisciplinary materials are located at other library branches McKeldin Library, White Memorial Chemistry Library, and Hornbake Library (Library Media Services, and Special Collections). Low used and superfluous materials are located in Severn library, an off site repository. The collections are enhanced by access to materials at other libraries through Interlibrary Loan Services and involving partners and collaborators (e.g. USMAI, B10AA, HathiTrust, etc.) 3. Format: The collections consist of books and journals in print and electronic formats, conference proceedings, microforms, databases, and CDs. Audio and video materials are purchased only by faculty request for instruction. The UMD Libraries are committed to collecting and maintaining a hybrid collection of materials where resources are collected in the most appropriate format for their intended use. Collecting in electronic format is preferred although print journal volumes will not be deaccessioned unless suitable electronic archives are purchased or not available through our consortial agreements. 4. Use: Library services and collections are open to the public. Most of the Library's materials circulate for use outside the library. Materials circulate to UMD faculty, staff, and students with valid ID cards. Others who wish to borrow materials must have a current library card issued through the Community Borrowers and Researchers Program. III. Developing the Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Physics Collections

3 Subject Policy for Astronomy, AOS, Geology and Physics, 3 1. Language(s): The emphasis is on English language materials in the collections. Major works covering the subjects in other languages may be selected, although translations will be preferred. Materials in the vernacular are generally the purview of the librarian responsible for that particular language. 2. Geographical areas: The major focus of items in the collections is on North America, but curricular and research interests in international research place a great emphasis on works published by Western European publishers. All other geographical areas are collected selectively. 3. Chronological periods/imprint dates: All chronological periods are collected for subject history, although selection will emphasize current publications, with the exception of reprints and classic works when required for replacement purposes. 4. Materials selected a) Included materials: Resources are acquired based on their authoritativeness, currency, comprehensiveness, ease of use, and relevancy. Collection access to information may depend on the best available format. This may vary by the type of information, the format compatibility with existing infrastructure, and the discipline. Resources in the collections currently include print and electronic monographs, conference proceedings, and journals; a broad range of online specialized databases are available, with direct links to full text. b) Excluded materials: Very selective in collecting manuals, pocket reference books, educational materials for self assessment, exam preparation, etc. These books are not bound and are deselected from the Library when outdated. Textbooks and audio visual materials are not collected except per faculty member s request for instruction and research. c) Levels of collection intensity: UMD Libraries collect mostly on a university graduate/professional level and selectively on a university undergraduate level. The following Subject and LC Classes are taken into consideration when acquiring new resources: Astronomy QB1 139 QB Practical and spherical astronomy QB Geodesy QB Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics QB Astrogeology QB Astrophysics QB Non optical methods of astronomy QB Descriptive astronomy QB Solar system QB Stars QB Cosmogony. Cosmology Physics QC1 75 QC QC QC Weights and measures Descriptive and experimental mechanics Atomic physics. Constitution and properties of matter (Including

4 Subject Policy for Astronomy, AOS, Geology and Physics, 4 QC QC QC QC QC QC QC QC501 (721) QC QC QC QC QC QC QC QC QC QC molecular physics, relativity, quantum theory, and solid state physics) Acoustics. Sound Heat Thermodynamics Optics. Light Spectroscopy Radiation physics () Electricity and magnetism Electricity Electromagnetic theory Radio waves (Theory) Electric discharge Plasma physics. Ionized gases Magnetism Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity Elementary particle physics Radioactivity and radioactive substances Geophysics. Cosmic physics Geomagnetism Atmospheric and Oceanic Science QC Meteorology. Climatology (Including the earth's atmosphere) QC Meteorological optics QC Climatology and weather QC Weather forecasting Geology QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE Mineralogy Petrology Dynamic and structural geology Volcanoes and earthquakes Structural geology Stratigraphy Paleontology Paleozoology Paleobotany IV. Additional Collection Information 1. Duplication: In general, the Libraries acquire only single copies of works. Multiple copies of outdated materials may be deselected, but unique and classic materials are retained. Duplication is allowed for print titles authored by UMD faculty. Multiple copies will be maintained but not purchased when there is a high demand for teaching/learning. Whenever an electronic version is available, only one existing copy can be kept; all others must be deselected. 2. Gifts: Gift items added to the Astronomy, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOS), Geology, and Physics collections are done so in conjunction with the University of Maryland Libraries Gifts In Kind Policy, particularly so that they supplement existing collections in support of the

5 Subject Policy for Astronomy, AOS, Geology and Physics, 5 University's teaching and research programs as well as to provide the University Libraries with special materials in which there is a scholarly interest. The subject specialists for Astronomy, AOS, Geology, and Physics are ultimately responsible for deciding whether or not a gift is added to the collection. 3. Deselection/Withdrawal: Due to limited shelving space, print materials (books, journals, microfiche, microfilms, and CDs) are periodically reviewed and considered for deselection. Criteria for deselection include lack of circulation, local availability of electronic or more current editions, duplicates, physical condition of the item, and change or elimination of an academic program. 4. Preservation: The subject specialists will work with the Preservation unit at the University of Maryland Libraries when individual titles are brought to their attention that need rebinding, repair or replacement. Implementation and Revision Schedule: This policy has been reviewed by the Collection Development Council (lib cdc@umd.edu) and is considered effective on the date indicated below. It will be reexamined regularly by the subject specialists and will be revised as needed to reflect new collection needs and identify new areas of study, as well as those areas that may be excluded. Date: February 13, 2015 NT/NZ/SR, Rev. 4/27/15, 6/21/16, 8/8/2016 CDC 8/30/16